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title: "Lough Neagh Sampling Plan - 2025-2026 (Green Water)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0582c7"
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# Lough Neagh Sampling Plan - 2025-2026 (Green Water)

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0582c7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Lough Neagh Sampling Plan - 2025-2026" was undertaken by the Food Standards Agency, a public authority in the central government sector, based in York, United Kingdom. The contract, which is categorised under laboratory services, involves sampling to monitor cyanotoxin levels in fish from Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland. This follows findings from a previous programme, and aims to ensure ongoing food safety. The procurement method was direct, below threshold, without competition, awarded to Greenwater, a large-scale business located in Florida, United States. The contracting process reached the award stage, with the contract becoming active on 1st May 2025 and set to conclude on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved or interested in laboratory analysis and environmental monitoring services. Companies that specialise in comprehensive sampling and analysis, particularly within the food safety sector, would benefit from competing in similar tenders. The contract with Greenwater highlights the potential for international firms to secure partnerships with UK government agencies, offering a pathway for business growth through engagement in critical public health and safety projects.

## Notice

Lough Neagh Sampling Plan - 2025-2026 The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is commissioning a 2025/26 sampling programme to assess the presence and levels of cyanotoxins in fish harvested from Lough Neagh. This follows findings from the 2024/25 programme, which identified microcystins in edible fish flesh and anatoxins in viscera, both of which pose significant health risks. The continued sampling is essential to build on existing scientific evidence, monitor toxin trends, and ensure food and feed safety advice remains current. The programme will focus on seven commercially harvested fish species, including pike, due to its potential for higher toxin bioaccumulation. Samples will be tested by GreenWater Laboratories he date recorded as the signed date in this UK 7 notice is incorrect. The correct signed date is 09/07/2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046651-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GREENWATER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2025 at 15:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046651-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046651-2025
  6th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.food.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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